Like stick welding. If yes, do we have the equipment? Thanks!
I’ve done TIG welding and Mig welding, but you have to go through all the welding courses to get onto the ad to be able to use the equipment, there are stands with UV curtains so you don’t give anyone Arc flash, etc.
The question I’m wondering is that why are you talking about doing stick welding in the automotive bay?
What is this for because most Automotive applications until you start getting into log trailer repair for semis would only need TIG or Mig welding.
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Agreed. Most welding done at DMS is Tig or mig. People use DMS to practice stick welding for exams on occasion.
Unless you are welding 1 inch thick material, it isn’t really practical. Stick welding is mainly used in industry for large scale outdoor applications like pipeline and construction welding.
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What about MIG or TIG welding on a motorcycle?
Do we bring the welder to the automotive area? If not, what precautions must we take before bringing the bike to the welding shop? Drain the fuel lines and carburetor and remove the gas tank?
I was thinking about stick welding an exhaust pipe but I think you are right Mig welding should be better.
Yes, for factory style exhaust, especially while still on the vehicle, MIG is the way to go.
If its an aftermarket stainless steel performance exhaust, you would have to use TIG.
That would depend on what you’re welding on exactly.
But if you’re unsure of exactly what you’re doing, or new to welding, I would recommend removing the fuel tank and draining the carburetor / fuel lines. If not completely removing the fuel lines all together.
And of course, you would still need to go through the welder training, the hot process, Etc to get on to the ad and make sure that you set up the stands with the curtains to protect others from arc flash.
Quite comfortable with MIG, TIG, stick and gas from the welding side of things. I was concerned about the rules on having liquid fuel in the welding area.
I need to cut and re-weld a bent footpeg perch welded to the frame. I’m not sure how the previous owner bent it because the perch is much stronger than the frame tube but it bothers me and puts the footpeg at a slight angle from straight.
Honestly, if it was me,I would use TIG and I would throw a welding blanket over it, then tuck it back just enough so that the spot that I was welding would be exposed. Especially since it’s a foot Peg and it’s pretty removed from fuel tanks or lines (depending on the bike setup).
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